Southern Torch has learned through multiple sources that Candidate for District 8 State Senate John Blackwell is dropping out of the race to seek the open seat of retiring U.S. Congressman…
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Rainsville City Council Meeting
On Monday night the Rainsville City Council held their first meeting of October. Business discussed included: Contract for Chavies Bridge Signed with CDG Engineers & Associates - unanimous 2014 Fiscal Year…
Fort Payne City Council Meeting
The Fort Payne City Council met Tuesday night at City Hall. Here is the full video coverage:
Chief Centers Cleared
The Rainsville City Council held a special meeting on Thursday night to discuss the possible suspension of Police Chief Centers. Rainsville Mayor Nick Jones did not attend the meeting due to…
Rainsville Rift
Rainsville Police Chief Charles Centers could be facing unpaid suspension after allegedly using a city license plate unlawfully on a vehicle still owned by a dealership, which he drove as far as…
Merrill Continues Feverish Pace
John Merrill (R-Tuscaloosa) continued his blistering campaign pace in his bid for Alabama Secretary of State. Merrill has been in DeKalb County six times in the last two weeks alone. He…
22 days...
22 days until the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) will take effect. Do you have any idea what will follow? I've spoken with local business owners in the community to see if…
Rainsville City Council Discusses Renovations
(Rainsville) Rainsville City Council members met to discuss a wide range of topics on Tuesday night. The agenda included finalizing plans for the renovations of the Tom Bevill Enrichment Center and…